>> May 16, 2015

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As technology develops and becomes more widely available, even kids are
becoming more and more familiar with it and they are also becoming quite
obsessed. In order to regulate their technology obsession and to find a fine golden middle
line, it is very important for them to be taught about the dangers technology
can hold, so that they can be familiar with the repercussions they could suffer
in the long term. However, they should be taught about the good side of
technological advancements as well, to be able to fully utilize it in their
lives.

What did modern technology bring us?

Although it might seem like
we are becoming slaves of technology, it must be first explored what the pros
and cons of technology are, so that you as a parent can decide whether it will
positively or negatively affect your kid. But, if you notice your children
being obsessed, then it is perhaps time to re-evaluate and to start teaching
obedience and self-control in order not to let technology take their lives
over. In general, the more good technology gives us, the more addictive it will
become and the harder it will be to get free of that dependence.

Talking it out with your
kids

Before talking any drastic
measures, it is important that you first sit down, and talk it out with your
kids. The dangers behind technological advancements can be dangerous and it
might lead to serious situations, but if they understand the difference and
they know how to follow rules, it should be clear to them that there is no reason
to worry. Nevertheless, they should understand that spending too much time
cooped up behind the warm glow of a screen can be bad for their health, and
that they should be limited to using it only when necessary.

Be careful with media

With so many gadgets at our
disposal, it comes as no surprise that children have an easier access to media
as well. You should be careful as there is a specific connection between media and children
which you must understand in order to set a boundary and in order to set an
example of what is good to follow up and what should be avoided. The bottom
line is that kids need to be able to focus and with so much attention-grabbing
media floating around, it is becoming extremely difficult for them, which you
should try to regulate as much as possible.

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Proper technical safety

Perhaps one of the biggest
problems with technology in the house is whether it is safe or not. And in
order to make sure that every piece of technology is safe and secure for use,
you need to have a professional come and set it up. TV wall installation is something
that should not be taken lightly, and if not secure enough, your curious
children might end up hurt when they start fiddling around it too much.
However, make sure that your kids understand just how many dangerous things are
lurking in the shadows with all kinds of technical equipment.

Do not ban it

Your main goal is to limit
how much electronics can be used in your home, so that your kids do not
alienate their social and moral needs. Do not eliminate the use of technology
completely, rather, channel their creativity into something more beneficial and
enjoyable for them, so that they can see the use behind certain electrical gadgets
and how it can be helpful. Instead of just aimlessly browsing through the
Internet, make your kids understand just how much beauty they can discover and
help create if they use it wisely.

Make the boundaries clear

Remember that kids are
explorative in nature and that they will tend to go against the tide, so if you
tell them that something is off-limits just because you said so, it will not
last for very long until they try to do the complete opposite. Rather, you need
to make boundaries clear and understandable, and most of all, respectful so
that your kids do not feel cheated and that the boundaries are fair. But, it is
important that you understand your children’s needs for newer technology.

1 komentar:

Good guidelines, my grandkids are quite obsessed with computer games, and there are dangers lurking out there for sure. My childhood was quite different, we rode buses and walked by ourselves, and the piano was my equivalent of a video game.

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